Tansu: 
Vessels 
of Value 


Studio: Regeneration 2.0 Studio, 
Professor(s): Margaret Ikeda + Evan Jones 
Collaborators: Sam Vallejo. 

001. Phyical Models

    Tansu: a Japanese assortment of chests often crafted with wood, originally intended to hold household items, clothing, or other valuables.

    Regeneration 2.0 presents a transformative opportunity to re-imagine the relationship between the land we inhabit and the food we consume. This project exemplifies the tansu trunk concept, a space that deeply intertwines local cultural history with the agrarian values of the community—cultivating the land and living from its bounty. By thoughtfully incorporating the needs of Arroyo Grande’s local communities, regeneration 2.0 will introduce dynamic programmatic spaces for teaching, connecting, and fostering growth. These elements will become vital not only to the project’s programming but also to enriching the overall community.


002. Regional Map: Arroyo Grande, Ca 

003 Upstairs Meeting Space
003 Daycare Entrance
003 Daycare Classroom
003 View of Outdoor Kitchen and Great Hall

004 Envelope Detail 
005 Drainage Detail

006 Great Hall First Floor
007 Great Hall Second Floor


008 Daycare Section Perspective



009 Site Plan
010 Deck House Section